A 17 day trip including 11 days of sea kayaking in one of the places where the marine biodiversity is the richest. In the heart of the coral triangle, the Raja Ampat archipelago is a true paradise for sea kayaker. An incredible itinerary that will make you discover the many riches of this archipelago of West Papua. A trip to the end of the world ...

The Raja Ampat Indonesian archipelago is located near the northwest coast of New Guinea. It is made up of 1500 islands, often mountainous offering a very cut coast perfect for the kayaker. Because of its geographical location and its isolation, Raja Ampat has retained an exceptional biodiversity and mass tourism has not yet arrived in the region.

We propose you an exploration trip in this very remote place in small group of 6 people maximum. Sea kayaks allow us to reach particularly wild places away from all classical tourism.

During the trip you are supervised by a Sea kayak instructor full certificated as well as a Papou kayak guide who knows the region perfectly.

You will paddle between karstic islands with impressive cliffs, through the mangrove swamp, above manta rays cleaning station, in jungle landscapes amid lush nature. You will discover during this trip places rarely trampled by the Westerners. During our sailing we will of course benefit from the underwater world, so do not forget your fins, your mask and your snorkel because many opportunities to do snorkeling will be offered to us.

Price
per person: 3500 euros All Inclusive

+ between 700 & 900 euros for Air flight

so 4300 euros All Included

Next
Trip: -from 16th march to 1st april 2018-

Programme du voyage:

Day
1: Departure from France, you will find the guide at the airport.Day 2: Arrival in Jakarta, Flight to Sorong at the end of the evening.Day 3: Arrival in Sorong early in the morning, we join the port to catch the boat that takes us to Waigeo. Transfer to the island of Kri, transfer to the hotel Mando's guest house, Rest.Day 4: Departure by kayak from Kri, we make our first crossing to reach the island of Waigeo. Then we start exploring "Blue water Mangrove" an incredible place where corals live in symbiosis with the mangrove forest. A unique place that few people can explore. Night on a beautiful beach at Tauyado Guest House.Day 5: We go along the south coast of the island of Gam. In the course of our day we discover several fishing villages and we leave the opportunity to enjoy the seabed before arriving in Beser Bay where we discover an area composed of numerous creeks, caves, tunnels and many islands. A new perspective on the incredible landscapes of Raja Ampat. Night at Beser Bay Home StayDay 6: In the early morning we leave Beser Bay to set sail on Manta Sandy. In the middle of the sea, the currents bring back a lot of plankton and therefore of Raie Mantas. After a snorkeling to observe these wonderful animals we set sail on the atoll of Airborek to spend the night in the village of this small islandDay 7: After a beautiful sunrise from the atoll of Airborek, we head to Tanjung Putus and then we take a break in a superb snorkeling site located on a small island. We continue our route to the north and set up camp on a deserted beach on the west coast of Gam for a beautiful sunset. Night in a hammock.Day 8: After a morning departure, we continue north and explore Hidden Bay, this incredible bay totally hidden by a very narrow arm of sea. We then continue towards the east of Gam and take the time to enjoy "Passage", this thin arm of sea that connects the island of Gam and Waigeo, and which allows access to the immense bay of Kaboei. The current can be strong here and we organize the passage according to the tide. We arrive under the sunset at the hostel of Warikaf to spend the night.Day 9: Departure of the guest house and we head northwards under the song of the birds. A labyrinth of islands and islets are offered to us, caves, tunnels, limestone cliffs ... We arrive at the end of the day at Yeyef to spend the nightDay 10: This day is devoted to the exploration of the north of the bay of Kaboei which is a true labyrinth. At the bend of the islets we cross cave paintings but also millenary burials nestled a few meters above the water. Then we go back to explore the river Kali Gaja and its mangrove. Then we go back to Yeyef to spend the nightDay 11: In the early morning we head towards the south of Kaboei Bay. Sailing between limestone cliffs and primary forests awaits us before reaching the small village of Saproken where we spend the night at Mando.Day 12: We leave Mando's Guest House and head for Uri island for a small snorkeling session before slaloming in the islands mazes of "Mushroom Islands". We then return to the island of Gam and spend the night at Yenanas.Day 13: After breakfast, we rush into a river and climb up a few kilometers by driving into the mangrove and then head for the Friwen and Friwen Bonda islands, 2 small paradise islands with a beautiful snorkeling reef . The site is truly exceptional and very renowned for diving with very beautiful falls. We then continue towards Tauyado to spend the nightDay 14: In the early morning we spend some time exploring the surroundings before crossing towards Kri Island. We explore the islands of the eastern tip of the island, enjoy nice snorkeling spots before joining the starting point of our adventure. Overnight at hotel in KriDay 15: Morning rest and then back in Ferrry to Sorong in early afternoon. Transfer to hotel and then city tour.Day 16: After a night in the hotel, Flight to Jakarta in the late morning, then flight to France in the night or early morningDay 17: Arrival in France or in your country

NB: Depending on your return flight in case of a return flight France Day 17, it is possible to sleep at the hotel located in the terminal of the airport.

If
you do not start the trip in France, you can meet the guide in Jakarta before your flight to Sorong

For bivouacs, as usual in the tropics, we use hammocks with integrated mosquito net. This allows us to sleep in the cool by taking advantage of the nocturnal breezes while being out of contact with the ground. We install tarps above the hammocks to be sheltered from the rain. But, if you prefer to sleep in a tent, no problem, please specify when booking

- Air flight to join Sorong (But we give you the references of the different flights to reserve, count between 700 and 900 euros) - tips and drinks - meals in the city and in the airports - all that is not stipulated as "included in this price"

Accommodation is in bed and breakfast and bivouac. We live in local homestay, comfort is basic, but the most important is there: fresh water to wash, a clean mattress and a good mosquito net. And all this, of course in a dream setting!

We work on site in partnership with an Indonesian association that parallels sea kayaking and environmental protection by enabling local populations to derive a significant income from sea kayaking. Kayaks are therefore manufactured locally from mussels from South African boats, they are of excellent quality and allow the local population to derive income from rentals. The guest rooms are also managed by the local populations. These various financial contributions allow the different villages to finance schools, medical clinics and environmental protection operations. The sea kayak thus allows here a "development" in harmony with nature. A large part of the price of your stay goes directly to the local populations but also to the "Raja Ampat Research and Conservation Center" (RARCC), an association that militates in the preservation of this epicenter of global biodiversity. RARCC engages local indigenous communities in the deployment of autonomous financial projects and in the creation of small enterprises to stimulate the conservation and protection of the Raja Ampat archipelago as well as present and future generations. Your trip here, therefore has a real impact in the sustainable development of this region of the globe.

Informations about Raja Ampat

- There is no need for a visa to go to Indonesia, a passport with at least another 6 months validity (beyond the scheduled return date, with a blank page) is sufficient for many countries. - The national currency is the Indonesian Rupee (Rps): 1 euro = roughly 14000 Rps - The current time in Raja Ampat is + 8 hours in winter and + 7 hours in summer. - It is hot and humid all year round with a humidity close to 90%. Raja Ampat is located a few kilometers from the equator, so the sun is strong but gives a micro climate to the area. - The region is in zone 3 at the level of malaria, so it is necessary to take a treatment but it is also necessary to protect against insects with an effective repellent. talk to your doctor

This journey is really at the end of the world. It is a real adventure during which it is advisable to remain cautious because despite the numerous medical dispensaries, we are far from any big hospital. As they say "it is better to prevent than to cure". Your guide is of course trained in medical care in an isolated environment. We are in permanent contact via a Spot GPS tag with our partners on site who can, in the event of problems, assist us with a Speedboat or with their helicopter which is used for monitoring and preserving the reef